Article
A comparison of human papillomavirus genotype-specific DNA and E6/E7 mRNA detection to identify anal precancer among HIV-infected men who have sex with men.
Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Jan 2013
Castle Philip E, Follansbee Stephen, Borgonovo Sylvia, Tokugawa Diane, Schwartz Lauren M, Lorey Thomas S, LaMere Brandon, Gage Julia C, Fetterman Barbara, Darragh Teresa M, Rodriguez Ana Cecilia, Wentzensen Nicolas
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) RNA detection is reportedly more specific for the detection of anogenital precancer than HPV DNA but it is unknown whether this is due to detection of RNA or due to HPV genotype restriction. METHODS: A total of 363 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive men who have sex with men had two anal cytology samples taken and were evaluated using high-resolution anoscopy and...
Topics
- Adult
- Age Distribution
- Anus Neoplasms
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- DNA, Viral
- Genotype
- HIV Infections
